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Business class just lost one of its biggest differentiators.When United Airlines unveiled its newest Polaris business-class cabin in March, it cemented the industry-wide shift to sliding-door suites. What was once a standout feature is now table stakes for US carriers as they compete for premium revenue.Delta Air Lines became the…
United Airlines is changing how people fly in its most expensive cabins. Loading audio narration… The airline said Friday it’s soon rolling out new “basic” fares for its Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy cabins that strip out some perks — like seat selection and lounge access —…
United Airlines is betting big on premium — even among its oldest and historically most disliked planes. Loading audio narration… The carrier announced in March that it was rebranding its 20-year-old Bombardier CRJ-200 planes, which are flown by its regional partner SkyWest Airlines as United Express, as the “CRJ450.”The 50-seater…
United Airlines is set to roll out its newest long-haul plane — and it’s billing it as ultra-premium.The highly anticipated Airbus A321XLR — a specially designed extra-long-haul plane that United says will deliver a “widebody experience on a narrow-body jet” — is expected to debut this summer, opening new international…
Some airlines are waiving change fees for passengers affected by hourslong waits at airport security.Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Allegiant have issued advisories giving travelers more flexibility during the ongoing travel chaos.Due to a partial government shutdown, TSA agents have been working without pay since February 14. As a…
A United Airlines Boeing 787 turned around 15 minutes after takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday after smoke and alarms suggested a fire in one of its two jet engines.United told Business Insider in a statement that there was a “possible engine fire.” It added that none of the 268…
